Recently my skin had an allergic reaction to something I used and so I hadn’t been using anything on my skin for a while so this was the perfect time to trail something new after the dust had settled.
Out of the 3 products this is probably the one I expected to think was just ok but it was amazing and this surprised me.
It was a gentle and great way to start using skincare again.
So they recommend doing a test patch which I usually do. I have sensitive skin and this has worked well for me. Perhaps it’s because it doesn’t have a lot of what a lot of other products have - parabens etc. Very gentle and mild. Didn’t hurt my eyes and it didn’t make my skin flare up. I found this much more effective than another brands natural cleansing product I’ve used - no comparison this actually worked cleansing my skin.
There was no product build up which is a problem I had when I used the goodness cleanser for example. It’s a beige cream cleanser that doesn’t really leather but it does spread well and it does wash. One pump was plenty. It smelt strong but I think that’s because I haven’t been using anything for a while but I adjusted quickly. It’s a floral scent that kind of reminds me of calendula??? Definitely similar to a calendula weldeda product I’ve used. I am not the biggest fan of that sort of scent but with something that’s good for your skin and more natural based beggars can’t be choosers. I’m prepared to let scent slide if I means I am being greener.
The pump bottle is really sleek. It definitely is my cup of tea - the packaging and pump bottles. Really nice look seeing the set lined up in the bathroom and spotting the subtle green differences in the lids for the different products.
In terms of effectiveness this cleanses and hydrates so I have to give it points for that. It doesn’t leave me dry and itchy like a lot of other cleaners I’ve used. I definitely could use this in the morning and didn’t have that urgent feeling of needing to moisturise. Night time it accompanied makeup removal and cleaning without overdrying. Eye makeup I would use this on a flannel with water to remove the stubborn mascara gently. I usually do this with any cleanser though.
Pleasantly surprised.
I have only tried a few Ecostore products before but nothing from their skincare range. So when I was selected for this trial I was super stoked. I started using the products as soon as they arrived.
The cleanser comes in a cardboard box which has all the ingredients and a stunning image on the side which is supposed to depict the Marlborough Sounds where the marine extract is sourced, very cool. It comes in a handy pump bottle with 140ml of product and is a light beige in colour.
It is quite thin and you definitely don't need to use much. I use this in the morning, I like to wet my face in the shower then massage this all over. It smells great and does a fantastic job at cleaning my face. I don't get any irritation at all and no horrible tight feeling. Just clean, fresh skin.
This is a lovely lightweight gentle but effective cleanser. A fantastic list of ingredients including calendula which is supposed to soothe irritated or inflammed skin. My skin looks amazing and that is thanks to this cleanser paired with the moisturiser and night cream. Love it!